Kristin Lewis

Dynamic and results-driven researcher with hands-on experience at the Marine Biological Lab, specializing in microplastic accumulation studies. Proven adaptability and teamwork skills, complemented by expertise in laboratory techniques such as gel electrophoresis. Successfully presented findings through scientific posters, showcasing a strong problem-solving approach in environmental monitoring projects.

• Founder and President of the Howard University Marine Biology Club
• Research presented at the 2025 Aquatic Sciences Meeting
• Research presented at the 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting
• Howard University Biology Honors Program Member
• Howard University Rugby Team, 2022-23

• University of Delaware Summer Intern, University of Delaware Lewes Campus, Lewes, DE, 06/2024, 08/2024, Co-lead a research project that focused on the metabolic rate of Clearnose skates, Coordinate trials and maintained system that was used to conduct experiments, Performed husbandry, routine system checks, and water changes, Prepared an oral presentation, PowerPoint, and clear results of data, Added to my R Studio Skills
• Marine Biological Laboratory Summer Research, Marine Biological Lab, Woods Hole, MA, 06/2023, 08/2023, Completed my own research project that focused on microplastic accumulation in estuarine mollusks in relation with urbanization, Refined my in-lab research skills such as microscope usage, chemical handling and preparing solutions, and microplastic identification, Created and presented a research poster showcasing the findings of my research, Enhanced my Excel skills
• Discovery Phages Lab, Howard University, Washington, DC, 09/2022, 05/2023, Worked to isolate and characterize a specific bacteriophage to increase biodiversity, Developed skills and techniques necessary in biological laboratories such as micro pipetting, centrifuging, gel electrophoresis, etc., Created scientific posters based on the research conducted in the lab